Do 17in wheels run OK on a 4th gen

Andyjess666 · Post by **Andyjess666** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:14 am

As title says really has anybody got a 4g with 17in wheels on their lowered car is there any issues or are 16in the better option cheers

ATR84 · Post by **ATR84** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:39 am

Yeah my last 4th gen was lowered on 17's, you can see pics on my old profile thread - http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/profile ... 14660.html

mart609 · Post by **mart609** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:07 am

Depends on width and offset.
I ran 18's on my 4ws 4th gen for a few years when I first had it with zero issues

Andyjess666 · Post by **Andyjess666** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:19 am

Cheers guys I was just wondering before committing to buying some

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:48 am

Yep, fine. Somewhere in my thread (sig) there is a bit about the specific size/offset etc of mine, if that helps.

Space1999 · Post by **Space1999** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:20 am

What does it do to the driving experience, running on these? Does it sharpen the steering a lot, and/or spoil the smoothness of the ride?

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:28 am

Space1999 wrote:What does it do to the driving experience, running on these? Does it sharpen the steering a lot, and/or spoil the smoothness of the ride?

Depends on the sum of the parts - I run 215 45 17 tyres so my speedo is spot on, bus as you've got more wheel and less tyre than standard, you get a firmer more positive ride. I don't have any major issues with tram lining and I certainly don't find it uncomfortable.
17's are a popular choice on 4th gens, 16's are great but you generally have less tyre choice.

Post by **Vtecmec** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 11:35 am

I much prefer the 16's on my 4th gen. The 17's felt like they were compromising the car, could have been down to offset and tyre choice though.

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 12:43 pm

Depends on many factors including weight too. I run 17s on my 5th gen drives great but tyre is key. 215/45/17 is the tyre to go for if 17s.

4th gen & 5th gen both apply.

Andyjess666 · Post by **Andyjess666** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 7:04 pm

What be the best offset then how bout et35-42 that any good?